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Sept. 26
coop3636

514 posts
I have changed my mind......
I have been an opponent to the rule of making the pitchers wear masks.
I have changed my mind. (Thanks SSUSA)
We played in Vegas this weekend and I was hit in the face by a very hard hit softball.
The mask saved my cheek from being crushed...lol
It still hurt and gave me a very sore cheek and a black eye.
I will be wearing one from now on.
Just my 2 cents as always.
Thanks again SSUSA.
Coop3636
Sept. 26
crusher
Men's 75
524 posts
I have changed my mind......
I am glad you had the mask on Coop.
Sept. 26
coop3636

514 posts
I have changed my mind......
Thanks
I am too,
Sept. 26
?

121 posts
I have changed my mind......

I have seen soooo many guys laugh at others or think it won't happen to them only to get hit and then realize protection is well worth the price!

A face mask pays for itself in just one solid hit to the face.
Much cheaper than the ambulance trip and the hospital costs.
Not to mention A LOT LESS PAIN!!








Sept. 26
bond_171513
Men's 55
79 posts
I have changed my mind......
Right! I've never been hit in the face, but I will NEVER pitch without one. (not to mention the protection in certain other areas....)

Sept. 26
swing for the fences
Men's 50
1224 posts
I have changed my mind......
I would wear one in the infield at any position, league or level or sanction... don't trust any hops... would even say it would lead to better form by infielders squaring up on the ball to field it in general. Glad it saved you!
Sept. 26
magsdad
Men's 60
16 posts
I have changed my mind......
coop3636....I was a player on the Topgun team that day that you took the ball to the face....it was fortunate that you had that mask on or only God knows how further you would have been injured....glad to hear that it is not as bad as it could have been....God Speed on your recovery....Goog Luck to you and your team mates there in Tennessee...
Sept. 27
mad dog
Men's 65
4191 posts
I have changed my mind......
glad to hear your ok coop......i've been wearing mine(5-6 yrs at least) since ssusa started talking about having to wear one....i also use one for the infield for bad hops....also for pitching i wear a batting helmet when pitching(coaches style like base coaches use)turned around like a catchers helmet.....with the ripit mask the helmet protects the top of my head.....
Sept. 27
BruceinGa
Men's 70
3233 posts
I have changed my mind......
Mad dog, nice to see you again this morning!
Harold Jones, a teammate on my 65m+ team, broke his nose when a ball came off the outfield screen and struck him.
Magsdad, how about good luck wishes to us on coop's team that live in Georgia? ;)
Sept. 27
coop3636

514 posts
I have changed my mind......
Bruce
Do you still have your shirt?
Hope the machines are treating you well
Good luck this week and this weekend.
Coop3636
Sept. 28
Webbie25
Men's 70
2414 posts
I have changed my mind......
Hey, Coop-hope you are ok-these balls-the rock-really behave differently than others and come off the bat fast. I think it is the lack of raised seams. Glad you weren't hurt badly, and it was nice to meet you briefly.
Bruce-it was nice to chat with you for as long as we did. I wish we were closer and played each other more!
Sept. 28
BruceinGa
Men's 70
3233 posts
I have changed my mind......
Same here webbie! See you next year.
Coop, i am doing ok, still have my shirt.
Sept. 28
Fabe
Men's 65
456 posts
I have changed my mind......
Bruce n Webbie was an honor to meet U guys! Coop U pitched in our game but did not get to talk with U...prayn U heal quickly, I heard what happened! Hope U guys continue to stay healthy n safe...enjoy n safe travels back home! Aloha, Fabe
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